Seoul City Launches 'Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Deliberation Committee'... Aiming to Make Seoul 'Zero Sexual Violence'

Establishment of a Completely Separate and Independent 'Specialized Organization for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence'
Mayor Oh Se-hoon Presents Appointment Letters to Committee Members... Committee Holds First Meeting and Begins Full-Scale Activities

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul City has launched the "Seoul Sexual Violence Zero" initiative, a key campaign promise of Mayor Oh Se-hoon, by establishing the "Seoul Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Deliberation Committee," composed entirely of external experts.

On the 8th, Seoul City held an appointment ceremony for the Seoul Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Deliberation Committee at the City Hall conference room, attended by Mayor Oh Se-hoon and the committee members, where appointment letters were presented to the members. Following this, the committee held its first meeting.

Considering the role and importance of the committee, Seoul City formed it with nine members from the legal profession, academia, and civic organizations, all possessing extensive experience and expertise in related fields. The term of office is two years, with one possible renewal. The chairperson is elected from among the members.

The committee deliberates on matters such as judgments on workplace sexual harassment and sexual violence incidents occurring in Seoul City’s main office and business sites, comprehensive protection measures for victims (including secondary damage), punishment of perpetrators, and prevention of recurrence.

The committee is composed entirely of external experts to ensure independence and fairness. This structure prevents leniency by internal officials and aims to handle cases swiftly, prioritizing the protection of victims.

Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated, “We are in the process of fulfilling the promises made upon taking office, such as one-strike-out, zero tolerance, and preventive education on sexual harassment, and the first step is the committee composed 100% of external members. Based on the committee’s expertise and public interest, we will work hard to cleanse past disgraceful incidents and renew our resolve so that Seoul City can take a leading role in eradicating sexual harassment and sexual violence.”

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